The Shafter Recreation Cross Country Program is open to youth from kindergarten through eighth grade. The focus of the program is to provide an opportunity for youth to run and compete within a group, to understand the importance of physical fitness and stretching, and to learn race and training strategy. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and having fun. Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in October and November.

Cross Country Meets are held on Saturdays in October and November. Meets are open to boys and girls through eight grade.

Age groups and race distances are as follows: K & 1st grade - 1/2 mile 2nd & 3rd grade - 3/4 mile 4th & 5th grade - 1 mile 6th grade - 1.2 miles 7th & 8th grade - 1.8 miles or 3K